The Micanopy Historic District is a
U.S.
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historic district
A historic district or heritage district is a section of a city which contains older buildings considered valuable for historical or architectural reasons. In some countries or jurisdictions, historic districts receive legal protection from c ...
(designated as such on January 28, 1983) located in
Micanopy
Micanopy (c. 1780 – December 1848 or January 1849), also known as Micco-Nuppe, Michenopah, Miccanopa, and Mico-an-opa, and Sint-chakkee ("pond frequenter", as he was known prior to being selected as chief), was the leading chief of the Sem ...
,
Florida
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. It encompasses approximately , bounded by roughly Cholokka Boulevard from
US 441
U.S. Route 441 (US 441) is a auxiliary route of U.S. Route 41. It extends from US 41 in Miami, Florida to US 25W in Rocky Top, Tennessee. Between its termini, US 441 travels through the states of Florida, Georgia, North ...
to Ocala Street then Smith Street West to Okehumkee Street. It contains 35 historic buildings.
Gallery
Churches
Image:Micanopy Hist Dist Church01b.jpg, Presbyterian Church, now Episcopal Church of the Mediator.
Image:Micanopy Hist Dist Church02a.jpg, Old Baptist Church, now a private house.
Houses
Image:Micanopy Hist Dist Herlong02.jpg, Herlong House, now a bed and breakfast
Image:Micanopy Hist Dist Simonton02.jpg, Simonton House
See also
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Church of the Mediator (Micanopy, Florida)
References
External links
Florida's Office of Cultural and Historical Programs - Alachua CountyHistoric Markers in Alachua County
National Register of Historic Places in Alachua County, Florida
Historic districts on the National Register of Historic Places in Florida
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